Archeological artifacts from the Ear basement are on exhibit at the New York Historical Society, Central Park West at 82 St - (aka uptown!) featuring old bottles, shards, pipes, shoes, bones, etc. Did you loose anything in the pub circa 1820?

Also see the TV production called Place Matters on WNYC-TV features a house tour by Martin Sheridan muttering about ghosts and other ever taller tales of the Ear.  See the portion on the James Brown House in this YouTube video 4:17 into the clip.

This site includes highlights  from the book "Ear *Inn*Virons: History of the Landmark James Brown House."  Ear*Inn*Virons traces the heritage and legends of this New York City landmark.  It chronicles the history and culture of the vibrant West Soho neighborhood from colonial times and bustling seaport life, prohibition, and eventual  neighborhood decline, to today's Ear Inn.

"Rivers Edge: Rip Hayman remembers the downtown shore as it used to be " see Tribeca Trib Article (PDF 313 kb)

"Ear Inn building celebrated at tour event"
see Downtown Express Article (PDF 223 kb)